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Veni Taormina Alack! Alas the day! I must leave Sicily, and I haven't said half what I would like to about it, the people, the food (which is the best food I have ever eaten in Europe, anywhere, and the customs Sicilians are most unEuro pean. They are noted for their honesty (despite certain gang sters who made their way to the States from here) However, there has been so much said, and on the whole so well said by such persons as Cicero. Homer, Aeschylus, Pindar, Goethe Newman and others, I suppose I should not further occupy the time. Un fortunately, the urge to write about Sicily is overwhelming. even though one is not of the mighty, and the love of the country I can appreciate as well as the best of them! The lightning journey through time, a hop skip and jump, as well as miles, when you take a trip in Sicily, e-en a short one, is transitional ecstasy. There is an old Greek ruin here, a Norman castle there, a drive through villages where you can watch a goat herder milking his goats while his customers wait; where the second floor occupants send down their bottles in baskets on strings; on roads where you see shep herds tending their sheep much as they must have in the time of Christ; where that patient, most lovable animal, the burro, trodding country roads under great burdens; women, pictures of grace, carrying water jugs or wash ing clothes in streams; men riding in gayly painted two wheeled Sicilian carts. In 10 Minutes And all this within 10 min utes of windows piled high with pink nylon underwear, yellow plastic kitchen wear, and Alpha Romeo cars for sale, broad highways and traf fic lights. Such a trip is the one to Caltigeronc. We left the bustl ing, port town, Catania, over wide divided highways, turned right away from the sea, traveled the first miles through loaded orange and lemon trees. Going up and still up, we turned at almost a right angle and were right squarely in a host of Grandma Moses pictures; trees, too pink, too white, too perfect to be artistically good taste. The hills were undulating. One bright, light crimson tree on a smooth, green hillside; one umbrella pine on another green mound; sheep grazing; variegated green squares of planting over the rolling hill ocks. On and up we traveled, dizzying vistas growing big ger with each turn, on and up, back into nowhere, to the tip-top of an ancient town, gone modern! The old church es, and houses on top at the side, new pastel apartment houses, new highways, noise and confusion, and business. Majolica School And this was Caltigenero, The Faenza of Sicily, of the famous Majolica school. Here in a many windowed, light building, Sicilian children learn the art of pottery mak ing. They begin with going out to the mountain where the clay is, behind the school, to bring it in. They learn the process of refining (all done by modern machinery). They model the clay with hands, to which modeling comes nat ural, from inheritance. They learn the art of glazing. Wonderful it is. to see even first and second year children given an assignment without direction, a bird, for example, and observe the originality of their expressions. In large rooms arc exhibits of graduate work. No two subjects arc alike, and every one a work of originality and great beauty, ranging from small objects of art to great crotches, groups, statues and wall pieces. Hoof Gardens After a tour of class rooms, because the children also study here, all without cost, there is a tour of the beauti ful roof gardens and terraces, which arc decorated with Majolica. Seemingly looking over all Sicily, it is "All this and Heaven too." Down from the school, through the narrow streets to the center of town is a park. And what a park, worthy of a great city! Besides the beauty of the long walks, paths, trees, shrubbery and fountains, there is adornment of gigantic urns, statues and vases of the colorful Majo lica and pink terra cotta. A focal point of beauty is a bandstand, all of Majolica. All through the city arc specimens of the art; balcon ies, yellow, blue and green; church steeples and steps. And such steps! Surely, the : FI.EE-iiriiriouH : SKIUUT iiecipes: Dept. M 5 P.aBoimfcrtlnl3,0re. $ - Vidi longest flight of steps in the world is in Caltigcrone. They lead up to a cathedral, and each step is a different type of tile. These are the sort of sur prises you find in Sicily! Griffin Creek PTAWill Meet; Set Elections William Ruck, teacher at Medford High school, will be speaker at the next meeting of the Griffin Creek Parent Teacher association, sched uled for Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Mr. Ruck is Med ford director of Ford Founda tion's Oregon program, and will explain what the pro gram is and how it will aff ct Medford schools. Election of officers for the year will be held. Recommen dations of the nominating committee will be presented. Further nominations may be made from the floor provided consent has been obtained from the nominee. A report will be made on progress of the carnival. The program for the eve ning will begin with musical selections by Mrs. D. G. Mac Dougall. A member of the choir of the First Methodist church in Medford and the Central Point Mothersingers, Mrs. MacDougall is well known locally for her singing ability. At the close of the meet ing, refreshments will be served in the school cafe teria, with mothers of third grade students in charge. Dinnerware Program Topic Mrs. Otto Ewaldsen of Swem's Book and Gift Shop was speaker for the Crater Lions auxiliary at their March 4 meeting in the home of Mrs. Jack Ingram. Mrs. Marvin Hart, president, conducted the meeting. The speaker's subject was on the history of dinnerware. R e c o m m e ndations were read on the Oregon state Lions auxiliary by-laws and a discussion was conducted. Members who will attend the state Lions auxiliary spring board meeting in Port land are Mrs. Ingram, Mrs. Dan Dwyer and Mrs. Hart. An Easter baked foods sale was planned for April 13 in the Home Appliance store. Mrs. Tom Shoop and Mrs. David Irving were cohostesses. Next auxiliary meeting will be April 3 in the home of Airs. Murrey Dumas. Eugene Family Visits Smiths Applegate V a 1 1 c y Mrs. Clyde Smith and son David and daughter Shelly have re turned to Eugene after spend ing a week at the home of Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Maddox, Sterling road. Mrs. Smith and her sister, Miss Dianne Maddox, ap peared in vocal numbers on the Southern Oregon college hour on television Sunday. Mrs. Smith formerly had ap peared in Southern Oregon musical events. Miss Maddux is a homecoming princess at the college. Mr. Smith also visited here. and the family was a guest of his mother, Mrs. Mildred Smith in Jacksonville. Buckles-Bows To Hold Dance Buckles and Bows Square Dance club will hold a dance Saturday. March 9, at the Country Square, Colvcr road, Talent. Dancing will begin at 8:30 p.m. with Floyd Work man as caller. All square dancers arc in-1 vitcd. Refreshments will be potluck style. Gem Club Plans Demonstration Jack Teeter, teacher of arts at Medford High school, will give a demonstration of pot tery making at a meeting of Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral club Friday, March 8. It will be held at Girls' Community club at 8 p.m. Visitors arc invited to at tend. French King Brewed Served Own Coffee Two centuries ago, coffee va of such importance that at least one famous king in sisted on brewing his own. He was King Louis the Fifteenth of France who pre pared his coffee over a spirit lamp and rerved it from a solrirn coffee pot. When Louis' Bolden coffee pot filled a dainty cup, the cup was often in the hand of Madame de Pompadour. Later, he poured his coffee for Madame du Barry and a fa v on! painting of Louis the Fi'.ecnth captures this scene. "try jj ' Mayor Charles B. Gill Jr., Grants Pass, will speak for a dinner meeting of Christian Business and Professional Women's council Thursday, March 7, at 6:15 p.m. in Rogue Valley Country club. Reservations are to be made with Mrs. Dwain Phillips, 482-1070, or Mrs. Harold Johnson, dial 482-3052. Roosevelt PTA To Hear. Panel On WorkGroups A panel explanation of ability grouping at the ele mentary and junior high school level will be the main feature of the Roosevelt school Parent Teacher associa tion meeting Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., in the school's gymnasium. Principal Robert Sage will explain the philosphy o f schools in District 549 C in re gard to program planning for children of varying abilities. Bruce Nelson, dean of boys at Hedrick Junior high school, will explain the major work group program of junior high schools. To show how students are prepared at the elementary level for participation in this program, Mrs. Edna Olson will explain how ability grouping is started in the first to third grades. How major work groups are initiated in the fourth grade will be explained by Mrs. Gertrude Lorlon, and Mrs. Hazel Mekvold will de scribe the program at the fifth and sixth grade levels. Opening Dcors Theme of Club Ashland-The general theme of "opening doors" will be further carried out in a meet ing tonight of Ashland Busi ness and Professional Women when the program subject is to be "Opening the Door to Pick Up the Newspaper." Speaker for the 8 o'clock meeting in Wesley house will be Hugh Simpson, director of public relations at Southern Oregon college. The club com mittee on public rcla'.ions, Mrs. Faith McCullough, Mrs. Marythca Grebner and Mrs. Virginia Westcrficld, will have charge of the program which will include a panel discussion on freedom of the press, managed news, propa ganda and related current issues. There will be a social hour at 7:30 when hostesses will be the Mcsdames Ethclmac Kan clier, Margaret Miller and Alice Arnold. The business session following the program will be conducted by Miss Ruth Bcbbcr, club president. Substitute Sardines For Lenten Salads No need to forgo your fav- 1 orite chef's salad during the Lcnton season. Prepare as usual with cheese strips, wed-; ges of hard-cooked eggs, bits of radish and chopped Ber muda onions. Substitute drained sardines i for the more usual tongue or i ham. Once-a-year presentation Aquamarine SPRAY MIST $250 SPECIAL plus Revlon "Intimate" Chenihcd js one of the world': 7 great fragrances. SPECIAL $3.50 WEST MAIN PHARMACY Rexall Store 135 Wast Main St. MEDFORD Minister Speaks for Observance' "More Than Conquerors" was the topic for the Rev. Fred Evans of First Christian church who spoke for the annual observance of the World Day of Prayer held March 1 at Ascension Luther an church. The church sanctu ary was well-filled for the program, sponsored by the Medford Council of United Church Women. Mrs. George Breece was chairman for the day and she was assisted in making ar rangements by Mrs. Robert Bridge and Mrs. Robert Moss. Mrs. Bridge also conducted a service for the day at Rogue Valley Manor and Major Wil liam Ricken spoke to resi dents at the Veteran's Admin istration domiciliary, White City. The Rev. Mr. Evans opened his talk with the question: "What are we doing with this world?" . "To be more than conquer ors we must realize that nothing can separate us from Christ's love," the minister said. "If we arc to have peace we must give our lives in service for others and with renewed purpose make Christ known to all mankind." The spiritually beautiful prayer of St. Francis of Assisi closed his message. Women Assist Women of the several af filiated Council of churches assisted during the service in the mediations and during the offertory. These were Mrs. Dave Allen, Mrs. Emmett Bullard, Mrs. Ralph Cook, Mrs. Everett Faber, Miss Kathryn Hornibrook, Mrs. James Vencil, Mrs. John Yungcn, Mrs. William Wash. Mrs. Ray Powers was at the Organ and she also accompan ied Mrs. Ralph Matlack as she sang "The Lord's Prayer." The Rev. Mr. Hanson, pas tor of the host church, dedi cated the offering and gave the closing prayer. Twelve colleges of the far East and in Africa will be assisted through the world wide service this year and assistance will also be extend ed to 60,000 foreign students to this country. Migratory work and Christian literature distribution will also be im portant projects receiving fi nancial aid. Members of the council feel that truly we are More Than Conquerors, as we overcome many problems through Christian understand ing and give greatly needed financial aid to the several projects. Mothers of Twins Club Meeting Set Mothers of iwins club members plan their next meeting for Thursday, March 7 at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Ray Schwartz, 1497 South Stage road, Medford. Any mother of twins invited. The group recently met in the home of Mrs. Dclvin Eld er, Eagle Point, when the club president, Mrs. John Pogue, was presented a farewell gift. She with her family arc mov ing to the Applegate and she will become an inactive mem ber. sly ST. PATRICK'S DAY 17 MARCH 217 E. Miin Medford revuo" ; tax Phone 772-2330 LI ROMA a P RAY MIT. L MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, Pastor Is Honored At Birthday Party lhe ncv. K. L. Mathcwson, pastor of the Foursquare church, was honored at a party in observance of his birthday given last week by members of the congregation, who presented him a gift. Also honored recently was Mrs. R. H. Malhewson Sr., al so on her birthday, by the United Foursquare missionary women. She was presented ifts. Grand New open looks by QualiCraft! Here a scoop, there a scallop, maybe a window or two creates the new look of less shoe so important QualiCraft artfully displays it atop heels tall, tiny or flat. Here see darks to whites slicked to a patent polish or delicately texture-grained. (All uppers are leather except flat which is pretend patent.) The more expensive your tastes the more you'll $il QQ VH QQ appreciate our exclusive QualiCraft; expensive, yes, in every way but their prices. tUtJ to I wtf OREGON Wednesday 7:30 p.m. - Bethel 14, In ternational Order of Job's Daughters, Medford Masonic temple. 8 p.m. - Medford branch, AAUW, Red Cross building. 8 p.m. - National Ladies Auxiliary of the Letter Car riers association, with Mrs. Steven Dodge, 907 South Holly st. Opening Tomorrow! MEDFORD The preferred fashion shoe brand from Seattle to San Diego and all across America-now they're here for you in a new spring array! MAIL O0tS odd Jj potloga. iocry 8 p.m.-WWI barracks and auxiliary, Girls Community club. 8 p.m.-Medford Jayceetes, Mrs. Delbert Moore, 105 Windsor way, Central Point. 8 p.m.-Siskiyou canton, Pa triarchs Militant and auxili ary. Mt. Pitt. Rebckah lodge, Central Point. 8:15 p.m. - Tudor guild, SHOPPING - No C O 0 l A DIVISION OF 10ISON WEDNESDAY, MARCH . 1963 Grcsham room, Ashland pub lic library. Thursday 10 a.m.-Wcnonah club of Weatonka council. Degree of Pocahontas, Redman hall, Ap ple st. 10 a.m. - Reese Creek Home Extension unit, home of Mrs. W. E. Hammel, Hammcl rd. 10:30 a.m. - Wcstside Home Extension unit, with Mrs. Robert Langhoff, 3495 New Ray rd., Central Point. 1:15 p.m.-Medford Coordi- CENTER MOlHtIS STOIEI INC A 7 To Visit Members of Siskiyou can ton, Patriarchs Militant, and the auxiliary, plan to make an official visit to Mt. Pitt Rebekah lodge, Central Point, tonight at 8 o'clock, according to an announce ment by Mrs. Ray Ingle, aux iliary president. nating committee of PTA, Hoover school. 1:30 p.m. - Medford Gar den club, county courthouse.
